In the South Tyneside derby it was the Dragons who slayed the Knights 3-0 thanks to a single from West and two crackers from Dalton.

Division One leaders Hebburn Reyrolle Wasps increased their points tally with a 6-0 verdict over a battling Hebburn Town Gold. Pescod was the hero with a hat-trick but the midfield also weighed in with counters from Robinson, Brown and Gomer.

Fourth-top Cleadon Park Rangers recorded a 3-0 win over Jarrow Predators, on the scoresheet Pattison, Johns and Higgins.

Hebburn Quay took on Jarrow Arrows and, in an evenly matched first half, Quay had slightly the better chances.

The second half was a different story when Quay stepped up a gear and began dominating the game.

Two efforts from Waistell were reward for their pressure and they could have added to that tally before the end.

Division Two is incredibly close division with up to five teams still in with a chance of the title.

Sporting Jarrow went top after their 4-2 verdict over Whiteleas Wanderers courtesy of notches from Best, Brown, Robertson and Milburn, Dobbins and Gribben finishing in style for the Warriors.

Simonside Warriors took a point from their 2-2 draw against high-flying Biddick Hall Trojans.

Simonside went 2-0 thanks to Allon and Yorston but Biddick showed their spirit in the second half with a great fightback, Pascoe and Lee nabbing two goals to pull their side level.

Two teams at the other end of the table looking for their first wins were Hebburn Reyrolle Lions and Hebburn Town Juniors - and it was Hebburn Town who deservedly took the spoils 4-3.

Bell (2) and McLennan (2) were on the mark for the Town, with Lobb, Johnston and Robinson for Reyrolle.